Apel·les Mestres i Oñós

Spanish writer, poet and illustrator (1854–1936)
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Apel·les Mestres i Oñós
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Apel·les Mestres i Oñós

Summary

Apel·les Mestres i Oñós is a human[1]. Born in Barcelona[2], he… he was born on October 29, 1854[3]. He died in Barcelona[4]. He died on July 19, 1936[5]. He worked as a translator[6], poet[7], businessperson[8], composer[9], and playwright[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Apel·les Mestres i Oñós's place of birth was Barcelona[2].
  • Apel·les Mestres i Oñós passed away in Barcelona[4].
  • Apel·les Mestres i Oñós was born on October 29, 1854[3].
  • Apel·les Mestres i Oñós died on July 19, 1936[5].
  • Apel·les Mestres i Oñós is buried at Montjuïc Cemetery[12].
  • Apel·les Mestres i Oñós's father was Josep Oriol Mestres i Esplugas[13].
  • Apel·les Mestres i Oñós held citizenship in Spain[14].
  • Apel·les Mestres i Oñós's professions included translator[6].
  • Apel·les Mestres i Oñós's professions included poet[7].
  • Apel·les Mestres i Oñós's professions included businessperson[8].
  • Apel·les Mestres i Oñós's professions included composer[9].
  • Apel·les Mestres i Oñós's professions included playwright[10].
  • Apel·les Mestres i Oñós's professions included illustrator[15].
  • Apel·les Mestres i Oñós held the position of member of the Reial Acadèmia de Bones Lletres de Barcelona[16].
  • A notable student of Apel·les Mestres i Oñós was Francesc Gómez Soler[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Apel·les Mestres i Oñós is Liliana[18].
  • Apel·les Mestres i Oñós received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[19].
  • Apel·les Mestres i Oñós received the Mestre en Gai Saber[20].
  • Apel·les Mestres i Oñós was a member of Reial Acadèmia Catalana de Belles Arts de Sant Jordi[21].
  • Apel·les Mestres i Oñós was a member of Reial Acadèmia de Bones Lletres de Barcelona[22].
  • Apel·les Mestres i Oñós is recorded as male[23].
  • Apel·les Mestres i Oñós's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Apel·les Mestres i Oñós's Commons category is recorded as Apel·les Mestres[25].
  • Apel·les Mestres i Oñós's family name is recorded as Mestres[26].
  • Apel·les Mestres i Oñós's given name is recorded as Apel·les[27].

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Origins and Family

Apel·les Mestres i Oñós's place of birth was Barcelona[2]. He was born on October 29, 1854[3]. His father was Josep Oriol Mestres i Esplugas[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include translator[6], poet[7], businessperson[8], composer[9], playwright[10], and illustrator[15]. Apel·les Mestres i Oñós held the position of member of the Reial Acadèmia de Bones Lletres de Barcelona[16]. A notable student of him was Francesc Gómez Soler[17].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Apel·les Mestres i Oñós is Liliana[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[19], a grade of an order[28], in France[29] and Mestre en Gai Saber[20], a title of honor[30].

Death and Burial

Apel·les Mestres i Oñós died on July 19, 1936[5]. He passed away in Barcelona[4]. Burial took place at Montjuïc Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Apel·les Mestres i Oñós ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Apel·les Mestres i Oñós born?

Apel·les Mestres i Oñós's place of birth was Barcelona[2].

Where did Apel·les Mestres i Oñós die?

Apel·les Mestres i Oñós died in Barcelona[4].

Who were Apel·les Mestres i Oñós's parents?

Apel·les Mestres i Oñós's father was Josep Oriol Mestres i Esplugas[13].

What did Apel·les Mestres i Oñós do for work?

Apel·les Mestres i Oñós worked as translator[6], poet[7], businessperson[8], composer[9], and playwright[10].

What awards did Apel·les Mestres i Oñós receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[19] and Mestre en Gai Saber[20].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . boneslletres.cat. boneslletres.cat. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Musicalics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . endrets.cat. endrets.cat. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [25] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [18] . wikidata.org.
  25. [17] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 25d ago · Thenetrunner · 2026-06-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described at url https://www.solisprints.co.uk/pages/artist-apelles
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  2. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation translator, poet, businessperson +5
    Plaque image ['096 A Apel·les Mestres, de Frederic Marès, c. Pietat.jpg', 'A Apel·les Mestres
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  3. 7w ago · Sj1mor · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Plaque image ['096 A Apel·les Mestres, de Frederic Marès, c. Pietat.jpg', 'A Apel·les Mestres
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